Information disclosure in Samsung SmartThings



Published: 2022-10-14
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-39864
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		SmartThings
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU68325

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39864

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in WifiSetupLaunchHelper. A remote attacker can access sensitive information via implicit intent.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SmartThings: before 1.7.89.25

External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=10


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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